Another year has passed! Another birthday video to commemorate it has been completed.
So much of what is in my heart is expressed perfectly by the song and pictures in this video. I feel like the Lord and I have wrestled a lot this year as I've learned (and re-learned) lessons about Hunter and his life and my role as his parent. I know Hunter enjoys having a body and being part of a family. He isn't just languishing in his disability like I think some people believe.
I can't (and don't want to try to) imagine our life without Hunter. I'm amazed at how well the Lord knows us and the challenges that will help us become more like Him and the Savior. I'm grateful for the sanctifying influence Hunter has had on my marriage. The things Bryson and I have endured as Hunter's parents have knitted our hearts together in sacred, eternal ways. I'm thankful I've been present to witness Eleyna hurrying to comfort Hunter when he coughs or trying to share food and toys with him. I can't imagine anything worth missing those moments for. Eleyna is unaware that her brother is disabled and it is beautiful to me.
I'm grateful for the Lord's patience with me when momentary bitterness, pettiness, envy, or discourgement catch me in a moment of weakness. It seems like those times when I'm hurting and unreasonable (and probably don't deserve much more than a spanking), He finds a way to let me know He's there and He loves me.
I love my son with all my heart. Happy birthday Hunter bug!
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Started crying at 14 seconds. That was beautiful, Em. Love you guys so much.
Strangest thing, the other night I was pondering your situation and I had the thought that you are chosen. In what I meant by that is exactly how you put it in your blog, we are all chosen for different situations and circumstances and I honestly don't think there could be any two better parents for Hunter. This coming from someone who doesn't see your struggles/joys on a day to day basis.
I held out a little longer than Jessie, but not by much.
Love you guys.
I MISS you and your sweet family. This was beautiful Emily. Thanks for being such a great example to me. Sure LOVE you.
I can't believe he is already 4. I love his little smile in one of the photos.
Hey Emmie,
Mom wants me to say that that song was beautiful and where did you get it. I LOVE YOU so much.It was very cute and touching.
Happy birthday Hunter! You have grown to be such a big, handsome boy. Emyson, the video was beautiful. It must be such a blessing to have one of Haevenly Father's most chosen spirits in your home and to have that little taste of heaven everyday. While I am sure it must be challenging most of the time, you two are amazing. Congrats again on the new one on the way.
Love, Dave and Katie
I've always loved that song, and now I will think of Hunter and his wonderful mom and family whenever I hear it. Thank you for sharing that with us. It was so personal and so beautiful and so filled with love.
I love my baby Hunter! I'm going to have to start calling him my big boy Hunter:) I'm glad you told me to watch this Emily, I really enjoyed it. Good work!
That song by Mark Shultz was perfect for sharing your and Bryson's feelings about Hunter, Emily. He has such a deep tenderness in his countenance! Maybe Camille already knew, but I didn't know that you and Becky Hutchins Orton were friends. I was a counselor to her dad when he was bishop of our ward many years ago. Great family--like yours! You and Bry are an inspiration to us. Carry on.
thank you for your post. beautifully stated. and i really needed to read those words today, because I have been feeling especially down about whitney. thank you thank you.
Em, you are such a good example. I read your post today and am so grateful I did. You are a wonderful mother. I still can't stop crying.
Love you guys, and love Hunter!
Happy Birthday Hunter, you are such a handsome little guy! Emily you have to be the best mom ever! Hunter is so lucky to have parents like you two!! I am so happy you are adding to your cute family! Kids are such a blessing and we are so lucky to be parents to such sweet spirits!
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